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Video Library
Last updated on Thursday, March 28, 2024
WUTH Video Library Empowering Knowledge for Your Healthcare Journey Explore our video library, organised into four distinct sections: WUTH Videos Created based on feedback from the Patient Experience Strategy. Click the link provided to learn more. National Videos Offering information sou...
read moreDME at Arrowe Park Hospital
Last updated on Tuesday, December 19, 2017
Arrowe Park Hospital has acute Medicine for the Elderly beds on four wards and, in addition, a 26 bed Acute Stroke Unit. There are two general rehabilitation wards for older people consisting of a total of 40 to 43 beds, and an active Orthogeriatric Liaison Service. The department also hosts an e...
read morePressure Ulcers
Last updated on Thursday, April 19, 2018
All patients admitted to our organization have a full skin inspection to ensure measures are put in place to prevent skin damage. Pressure ulcers are localised injuries to the skin and/or underlying tissue as a result of pressure. They are sometimes known as bedsores. They can be classified into...
read moreGeneric Instructor Course (GIC)
Last updated on Wednesday, September 5, 2018
The Generic Instructor Course (GIC) is a standardised national course teaching the principles of adult learning and is a joint collaboration between the Resuscitation Council (UK) and the Advanced Life Support Group (ALSG). A revised course including an e-learning component was launched in 2014....
read moreLocal Anaesthetic
Last updated on Tuesday, April 10, 2018
A local anaesthetic is a type of painkilling medication that is used to numb areas of the body during some surgical procedures. You stay awake when you have a local anaesthetic but in some cases the local anaesthetic can be combined with sedation. How does local anaesthetic work? Local anae...
read moreDay case journey
Last updated on Monday, November 30, 2020
After your procedure, you will be taken from theatre into the recovery area where a nurse will look after you until you are not too sleepy and also fairly pain free. The anaesthetist will have given you painkillers and anti-sickness medication during surgery to ensure that you are comfortable af...
read moreHealth, Social & Care Worker Booster
Last updated on Friday, September 16, 2022
This service is for WUTH Staff and Frontline Health & Social Care workers only in our hospitals and across the community. Please do not use this service if you are not a Frontline Health or Social Care Worker. Clatterbridge Vaccination Centre are offering the COVID-19 Autumn Booster vaccine t...
read moreOptometry
Last updated on Monday, August 16, 2021
Optometrists are health care specialists trained to examine the eyes to detect defects in vision, signs of injury, ocular diseases or abnormality and problems with general health. The Optometry Department undertakes a range of services for patients including: Refraction (sight testing) Presc...
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